Digital media company launches flagship site iPondr to 'foster a more connected society'

Digital media company Pondr Global launched its flagship site, called iPondr, on Monday. The site is focused on national stories that aren't quite breaking news. It launched with verticals including "Dimensions of Health," "Women at Work," and "The Great Rural" and stories on subjects like Covid-19 long haulers as well as personal narratives and short podcasts. It publishes stories in multimedia episodes, which include audio, visual and text components. Pondr Global is led by former Minneapolis… Continue reading at 'Silicon Valley Business Journal'

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2021-01-12 12:00:09 UTC ]
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Orbit Launches Horror Imprint, Run for It

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